Untitled [reclining female nude in perspective view]

1955-1967

Richard Diebenkorn

Associated Names
Richard Diebenkorn

Artist, American, 1922 - 1993

The image is a sketch depicting the upper half of a person's body in a reclining position. The person leans on their left elbow with their hand supporting their head, looking to the right side. The facial features are basic, showing a side profile with a simple line for the nose and mouth. The hair is tied back. The person is not wearing any visible clothing, and is positioned on a surface depicted by a few lines hinting at furniture or bedding. There are no detailed objects or jewelry. The background is plain, emphasizing the minimalistic style of the sketch.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 43.2 cm (14 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.141.466

  • Copyright

    © Richard Diebenkorn Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by descent to Phyllis Diebenkorn, the artist's wife, Healdsburg, CA; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite: 6523 (Estate no.)

Wikidata ID

Q64627620

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